THE Police Command in Delta State has arrested four suspected cultists and recovered weapon from them. The spokesman for the command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this to newsmen yesterday in Warri. Edafe said that the suspects were arrested in Sapele town, Sapele Local Government Area of the state.
He said that the suspects were nabbed on Sunday by the operatives of the command’s CP-SAT led by ASP Julius Robinson acting on credible information.
“On June 29, 2025, the police team, while acting of credible intelligence, stormed Yoruba Street in Sapele town and arrested the first suspect.
“Preliminary investigation further led to the arrest of the other three suspects. The suspects all confessed to being members of the EYE confraternity,” Edafe said.
The command’s spokesman said that a Beretta Pistol with three rounds of live ammunition was recovered from the suspects.
Edafe added that the suspects were in the police custody, while investigation is ongoing.
He further said that the raid was in line with the directive of the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Abaniwonda Olufemi to rid the state of criminal elements.
“The success of the operation underscores the importance of timely and credible information from members of the public. “Proactive community engagement and prompt reporting of criminal activities can significantly enhance the capacity of the Police to respond effectively and forestall further crimes,” Edafe noted.
